Timely investments will reduce poverty but also stimulate local economies

Just four months ago, Ontarians congratulated our provincial government for committing to reduce child poverty by 25 per cent in the next five years.

We knew there was a lot more work to do, including taking action to reduce adult poverty and improving our outdated social assistance system, but we viewed our government's commitment as a foundation for real progress on poverty.

In the days leading up to the March 26 Ontario budget, as the province's jobless numbers mount into the tens of thousands, our government's commitment is more important than ever.